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National Ohio Day 2023: Date, History, Activities, Facts about Ohio

Virginia has been the birthplace of more U.S. presidents than any other state except Ohio.

National Ohio Day 2023: Every year on November 2, National Ohio Day is held to honor the day that Ohio became a part of the United States. On this day in 1803 President Thomas Jefferson signed an order that the state of Ohio’s borders and constitution were approved. Even though the Buckeye state wasn’t officially admitted until 1953, when it was added to the union after the fact. People in Ohio enjoy the day by finding the state’s hidden gems and learning about its amazing history.

HOW NATIONAL OHIO DAY CAME TO BE

Ohio, the 17th state in the U.S., is a place with a lot of history and culture that is important to the whole country. Ohio has been an important part of the union since it became a state in 1803. It is the biggest exporter of weapons, workers, food, ideas, and culture to North America. The name “Ohio” comes from “Iroquois,” which is the name of the great river in the northwest area. Before Ohio became a state and was recognized as such in the early 1800s, its past is full of fierce battles between Indians and Europeans. A lot of peace deals and summits were held there to stop the wars that were going on to take over the Ohio Country’s fertile land.

It wasn’t long after the American Revolutionary War ended in 1783 before the Ohio Country became one of the five free states. When the “Treaty of Greenville” was signed in 1795, it made it possible for immigrants and locals to live together peacefully. After five years, on November 2, 1803, Ohio became the first state from the Northwest Territory to join the union.

When Ohio joined the union, it became a place of strategic importance to the U.S. because of its good geography. During the War of 1812, the state was the site of battles. As the years went by, the Buckeye state became a major economic hub for the country. At the same time, roads, railroads, and canals were built. By the middle of the 1800s, Ohio had the third most people of any state in the country. Ohio was a major source of soldiers and other resources during the Civil War. At the time, President Abraham Lincoln praised Ohio for “saving the union.”

We enjoy this great state’s rich history and wide range of cultures on November 2. We also value the diversity it brings to the United States.

THINGS TO DO ON NATIONAL OHIO DAY

Check out Ohio

You can visit the Cleveland waterfront, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, entertainment parks, the Columbus Zoo, and a lot of other places. Plan a trip to these famous Ohio landmarks to get into the holiday spirit and honor the state’s past.

Buy from nearby

Ohio is a farming state with a mindset of self-sufficiency and growth. Farmers and small grocery stores in the area make a meager living selling their goods, which helps the economy grow. Make a promise on November 2 to swap out packed and processed foods for a basket of goods from your own area.

Get buckeye candy ready

To make buckeye candy, peanut butter fudge is partly dipped in chocolate. There are a lot of dangerous buckeye trees in Ohio, and the candy looks a lot like their nuts. In honor of the famous Buckeye State and as a reason to eat frozen chocolate-covered peanut butter, this sweet treat is both easy and fun.

5 AMAZING FACTS ABOUT OHIO THAT SHOW HOW IMPORTANT IT IS IN HISTORY

  • For the fight for the Union, Ohio sent the third most trained men of any state during the Civil War.
  • Virginia has been the birthplace of more U.S. presidents than any other state except Ohio.
  • As the first college in the U.S. to let women in 1833 and African Americans in 1834, Oberlin College sped up the process of change.
  • Akron was the first city in the United States to use a police car in 1899.
  • Ohio is where two of the most popular fast food chains got their start: Arby’s (Boardman) and Wendy’s (Columbus).

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NATIONAL OHIO DAY DATES

Year Date Day
2023 November 2 Thursday
2024 November 2 Saturday
2025 November 2 Sunday
2026 November 2 Monday
2027 November 2 Tuesday
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